MANAMA: As part of the Interior Ministry’s counterterrorism efforts, a reminder has been issued to individuals, NGOs and organisations that deal in any way with terrorist organisations that all such interactions are against the law.
A series of security and legal steps will be taken against organisations or individuals with links to terrorist organisations. This includes anyone who joins a terrorist group or possesses images, logos or symbols in the support of one or more terrorist groups. Investment, commercial and economic activity will also be considered, in addition to those who patronize fake charities that are fronts from terrorist groups. Bank accounts and money transfers linked to terrorist activity will also be investigated.
The Kingdom of Bahrain considers Hezbollah of Lebanon, February 14 Youth Coalition, Saray Al Ashtar, and Saraya Al Muqawama terrorist groups.
These steps taken by the Ministry to fight terrorism coincide with the announcement of the Gulf Cooperation Council to work together to deal with terrorist organisations and co-conspirators living in Gulf countries.
The Ministry applauds the decision of brotherly Saudi Arabia for imposing penalties against individuals and organisations with links to Hezbollah. The Saudi-led Islamic military alliance to fight terrorism will play a major role in fighting terrorist groups and protecting civil peace. This strong stance was also highlighted in the decision of the International Security Council to invasively.
